What happened in this Energy story?

Chairman Wang Chuanfu says BYD’s workforce has surged past 1.02 million, putting the Chinese automaker’s headcount above the combined employment of Toyota, GM, Ford and Tesla after rapid expansion from year-end.

What is a key fact in this story? (1)

**BYD** now has more than 1.02 million employees, according to chairman Wang Chuanfu.

What is a key fact in this story? (2)

**BYD** employs more people than Toyota, GM, Ford and Tesla combined, according to the workforce comparison.

BYD now has 1.02 million workers, more than Toyota, GM, Ford, and Tesla combined — SkimNews

By Electrek · Summarized & edited by Kapil Samant · 2026-10-29

Get the Energy newsletter

Daily energy & climate — solar, EVs, oil, the policy fights and tech bets shaping the transition. Free.

BYD now has more than 1.02 million employees, according to chairman Wang Chuanfu.
BYD employs more people than Toyota, GM, Ford and Tesla combined, according to the workforce comparison.
BYD reported about 869,600 employees at the end of 2025.
BYD’s workforce grew sharply from about 869,600 at year-end to more than 1.02 million, a jump the source describes as coming from the start of the year.

Why it matters: BYD’s headcount rose from about 869,600 at the end of 2025 to more than 1.02 million, making the ranking the result of a sharp expansion rather than a static headcount. For Toyota, GM, Ford and Tesla, the contrast is stark: BYD alone employs more people than the four automakers combined.